Moon Phase on September 11, 2001

On Tuesday, September 11, 2001 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 42% illuminated and 22.9 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, September 11, 2001

Illumination42%
Moon age
22.9 days
New Moon
in 5.9 days

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Moon Data for September 11, 2001

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
42.5%
Moon age
22.9 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
376,925 km

Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.

About the Waning Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About September 11, 2001

What was the moon phase on September 11, 2001?

On Tuesday, September 11, 2001 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 42% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.9 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on September 11, 2001?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, September 2, 2001 and Tuesday, October 2, 2001.

Was there a new moon on September 11, 2001?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, August 19, 2001 and Monday, September 17, 2001.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on September 11, 2001?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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